You’re Shine is feeling really good about yourself.
When I realized that I could practice shining it made a big difference. That’s Step 1: Practice your shine. It was like, OK, I may not wake up feeling really great about myself and then automatically make the “right or healthy choice” but I can practice doing the things that help me feel really good about myself and then when I do, making the worthy choices will be so much easier. Practice just like an athlete, musician or just practicing math problems for homework. It was like NEWSFLASH--Of course we need practice! I can practice doing things that help me feel really good about myself. Instead of practice makes perfect. Practice makes progress. Practice tools like using a Focus Mantra or affirmation, like “I am ready to feel really good about myself. “ And visualizing how you want to feel at the end of the day as you are getting into bed. And meditating. Or practice using Soul Goggles to see things and yourself through the lens of love. Being gentle with yourself and using Soul Soothers. I have many tools to use. Isn’t so cool to know that we can practice and get better at this, if it doesn’t come naturally to you. It’s OK if you don’t always wake up feeling awesome about yourself, you’re definitely not alone, most people are this way I think. So, the first step in Shining- Practice doing things that help you feel really good about yourself. Then, Step 2 is practice focusing on what you did well for the day, week or month, celebrating your shine. All of the times you chose worthiness. When you chose what was worthy of what you truly want for yourself. Like I moved some today, I walked for an hour OR maybe it was 10 minutes and that’s OK or I did some stretches with affirmations. I planned my meals. I ate healthy at breakfast. I practiced gratitude. When I started to beat myself up, I took the opportunity to stop and start again with loving words instead. I choose one of the healthiest options available at the restaurant. I spent time soothing my soul by enjoying my Christmas tree lights, snuggling with my pets and listened to some favorite music, candles. So Step 2 is celebrating your shine, focusing on what you did well, on how you shined. Instead of beating yourself up with silent words in the shadows. Doesn’t that sound so much better, to focus on feeling really good about yourself? To review : Step 1 Practice your shine, doing things that help you feel really good about yourself. Step 2 Celebrating your shine, focusing on what you did well. Let me know in the comments, what you think. If you liked this and think it can help someone, like it or love it and share it! I hope it serves you . If this resonates with you, come join my Facebook group, The Happily Ever After Soulution for Weight Wellness. https://www.facebook.com/groups/183422478884670/
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Get out of my way! You F—ing B-tch! I remember those angry words shouted at me by a 7th grade student in our noisy, crowded hallway at the end of a long day. I remember the fierce look on her face and the tears welling in her eyes.
Obviously she was upset about something and it probably didn’t have anything to do with me. I had compassion for her, but I didn’t understand then that all actions are either an extension of love or a call for love, based out of fear or the ego. This concept is from a beautiful text, A Course in Miracles. I can see clearly now that she was calling out for love and fear or her ego was running her show at the time. I don’t remember exactly how I responded but I did write a referral for the words. I would like to think that I was kind and compassionate in my interaction with her, but honestly I doubt it. I know I did feel compassionate and wonder what had happened with her. That girl was trying to protect herself from something daunting and she may not have had the tools to respond with love. Now, I know that our ego or fear is our teacher to learn and remember love. It also tries to protect us. This same concept can be related to ourselves and the fears that come up inside of us; those terrible things that we say to ourselves in the silent shadows. When I get thoughts like, I’m not good enough to fit in with this group, or my butt looks horrible in a bathing suit, and I still get them all the time. I say to myself, thank you for trying to protect me, but I am trying something new. I’m going with unconditional love for myself now and it is going to be OK. And it always is. |
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AuthorI was a school teacher for 20 years and am a lifetime soul learner. I am still a teacher, just a different curriculum. |